North Scripps Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.26° W

Issued: 10 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
21.3° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Scripps surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
659
491
768
659
651
675
539
481
568
428
405
405
422
451
361
316
217
322
312
246
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
20
S
15
SW
5
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
W
Wind State
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:14AM1.05m
3:38PM1.47m
4:01AM0.89m
4:26PM1.60m
6:00AM0.86m
5:19PM1.74m
7:32AM0.92m
6:12PM1.89m
8:33AM1.01m
7:06PM2.02m
9:21AM1.09m
7:58PM2.13m
10:03AM1.16m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.68m
8:29AM0.38m
10:41PM0.51m
9:14AM0.52m
00:00AM0.28m
10:12AM0.64m
1:02AM0.03m
11:20AM0.72m
1:54AM-0.19m
12:27PM0.74m
2:42AM-0.36m
1:29PM0.71m
3:28AM-0.47m
2:25PM0.66m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
7:59
7:59
7:59
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
18
20
21
19
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
19
21
21
20
22
22
Feels °C
18
19
20
19
21
21
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
21
20
19
21
20
21
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
1
SSW
18
1
W
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
SSW
16
1
WNW
9
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
76
659
97
186
178
151
153
276
230
568
158
405
405
422
451
361
316
217
322
312
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1
WNW
7
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
9
1
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
392
99
491
768
659
651
675
539
481
141
428
126
68
52
56
35
68
159
26
26
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
20
0.4
S
18
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
21
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
485
121
174
13
118
2
2
2
2
2
6
30
7
98
20
18
46
18
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
15
21
21
15
22
22
0
127
69
0
149
69
0
1
22
0
22
22
21
22
22
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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